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Jan 30, 2016 · As the city’s traditionally liberal identity is challenged, we meet those on the right who stand to gain. Cologne has traditionally been considered an unwelcoming place for the far right, but...
Nationwide, Cologne’s locals are known for their liberal, tolerant and life-affirming attitude which does not only show during the Carnival celebrations, but also when the gay pride festival rolls on in July.
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“Originally I wanted my girlfriend to move to Manchester, and she wanted me to move to Cologne. So, we compromised…and now I live in Cologne.”
“I’ve lived all over the world and Cologne is easily my favorite place to live. It has this vibe of a city that has constantly had to struggle to survive. It’s always rebuilding and reinventing itself. They embrace art, culture, and expression without any of the arrogance that would normally come with it. All while striking a perfect balance with i...
“As a city itself, I struggle to find points that I don’t like about it. Instead, the things I don’t like come from German culture itself. Firstly, shops being closed on Sundaysgets on my nerves. It’d be nice to be able to nip out and buy milk on a Sunday. Secondly, getting people to speak to you in German can often be hard. When people hear an Eng...
“Cologne is a super green city. There’s a lot of wide open space where people can walk, ride their bikes and just get a small dose of nature in a big city. So one of my favorite activities is to go to the local Stadtwald (park) or Volksgarten(public garden) and go for a wander, checking out the nature and having a beer in one of the beer gardens. I...
“Argh, this is a tough one! For food I love Bei Oma Kleinmann. It’s a small restaurant that looks like it’s in an old disused building from the outside. But on the inside, it’s a cozy restaurant with a traditional feel. They only serve one type of food – Schnitzel. But it comes in any variation you can think of and it’s almost as big as your head. ...
“Cologne is quite international, so the expat community is quite active. People are always coming together to try different activities, join clubs and speak different languages. Plus with forums like ToyTown Germany, InterNations and Expats In Germany, you’re never more than a few typed words away from a new expat friend or activity.”
“If you’re coming from outside of the EU, do your research. Make sure you’re aware of all of your visa, working, and healthcare options before you make any big decisions. Germany is a country notorious for red tape, so be sure to get as much done while you’re still at home. Finding a property can be pretty simple because there is a rent-heavy cultu...
“There are two things that everyone needs to do when they come to Cologne. Firstly you need to go to the Cologne Cathedraland take in just how magnificent this building is. Then you need to walk around the corner and go tothe Früh brewery! It’s one of the oldest breweries in Cologne and you’ll get a fresh beer that has been poured directly from a w...
Cologne (Köln in German) is a 2,000-year-old city on the river Rhine in western Germany. In medieval times Cologne was the largest city of the Holy Roman Empire. These days it is one of Germany’s media, tourism, and business hotspots. Cologne is the region’s cultural hub and it is known to be one of the most liberal cities in Germany. The twin-spir...
Germany’s fourth-largest and arguably most cheerful city has some great sights to offer. But some traditions and customs are quite peculiar. If Cologne is on your must-visit list – and it should be – here are some things you need to know before you visit.
- It took 632 years to build the Cologne Cathedral. It’s the third-tallest cathedral in the world.
- People of Cologne and nearby have their own language. They call it Kölsch. During carnival time it even appears on nationwide broadcasts.
- Cologne has 31 museums.
- Cologne has 22 nature reserves, and 15% of its territory is covered in forests.
Cologne (German: Köln, Ripuarian: Kölle) is a city on the Rhine river in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the fourth largest city in Germany with around 1.1 million residents (2020). It is one of the nation's media, tourism and business hotspots, and is considered one of the most liberal cities in Germany.
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Cologne (/ k ə ˈ l oʊ n / ⓘ kə-LOHN; German: Köln ⓘ; Kölsch: Kölle ⓘ) is the largest city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the fourth-most populous city of Germany with nearly 1.1 million inhabitants in the city proper and over 3.1 million people in the Cologne Bonn urban region.
